Toyota Raffle Drawing April 14

Limited tickets available for April 14 drawing (ROCKWALL, TX – March 13, 2017) Toyota of Rockwall and The Genesis Center of Kaufman County have teamed up to put one lucky raffle winner in the driver’s seat of a completely restored 1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo. This sports car – the same model that was made […]

Inaugural Public Art Project to begin in Rockwall

Inaugural Public Art Project to begin in Rockwall

Acclaimed Dallas artist to paint mural downtown (ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2017) As you drive by 110 South Goliad Street in the next few days, take a good look at the side of the building—what’s now a traditional collection of bricks and mortar will soon be the site of Rockwall’s first Art in Public […]

City of Rockwall to host Candidate Forum March 23

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2017) The City of Rockwall will host a forum for candidates running for Rockwall City Council on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at The Center, 108 E. Washington Street (south of the downtown square). Judge Brian Williams will serve as the moderator. The […]

Heath Hawks Theatre Co. places first, advances to Bi-District in UIL One Act Play

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 12, 2017) The Heath Hawks Theatre Co. from Rockwall-Heath High School placed first in the UIL One Act Play Competition which was held Thursday, March 9th at Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler. The group will advance to Bi-District on Wednesday, March 23rd at John Horn High School. Also from the […]

Three Rockwall-Heath DECA students to advance from state competition

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 12, 2017) Sixteen Rockwall-Heath HS DECA students recently competed at a state competition and three will advance to DECA’s ICDC (International Career and Development Conference) being held in Anaheim, California this April where they will join 12,000 world-wide competitors. Zimri Ramos advanced for Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan and Josh Hunter and Erin Kinsey advanced for Marketing […]

Rockwall Realtor Jerry Welch earns Certified Residential Specialist Designation

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2017) Jerry Welch of Rockwall, TX has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential […]

Rockwall ISD Board sets public hearing to consider District of Innovation designation

Rockwall ISD Board sets public hearing to consider District of Innovation designation

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 8, 2017) At their February meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to initiate the District of Innovation consideration process. In compliance with Texas Education Agency eligibility guidelines, the board will host a public hearing within 30 days to consider whether the district should pursue the District of Innovation […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Gringo Green Go Lawn Care

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Gringo Green Go Lawn Care

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 8, 2017) Gringo Green Go Lawn Care was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the unveiling of its Weed Management/Fertilization Program with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Rockwall Chamber office. The dedication took place on Thursday, March 02. The project was intended to introduce Team Leaders […]

Communication is key for local author

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 7, 2017) At the onset of writing her newly published book entitled “An Invitation into His Chambers…the Power of Intimacy with God,” local author Victoria Cleveland understood how communication is a vital key in any relationship. Whether it be family, friends or business peers, the ability to communicate effectively begins with […]

Rockwall County jury sentences resident to life in prison for child sexual abuse

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2017) Less than an hour after retiring to deliberate, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Rockwall resident Christopher Michael Burgess, 34, on charges of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.  On March 7, 2017, the same jury unanimously sentenced Burgess to life in the Texas State […]